Former estate of Aussie Olympian Edwin Flack for sale in Berwick – realestate.com.au

A heritage estate that was once home to Australia’s first Olympian is offering a golden opportunity for buyers in Berwick.

The circa 1854 homestead ‘Burnbank’ has hit the market with a price expectation of $2.3 million to $2.5 million on land that was originally part of Edwin Flack’s former farm.

Flack was Australia’s sole representative at the 1896 Olympic Games in Athens, where he won gold in the 800 meters and 1500 metres.

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The building currently functions as a bed & breakfast.

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Ornate historical details have been retained in the living room.

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He was a popular competitor and was called the “Lion of Athens” because of his athletic success.

He later bought the Burnbank villa and surrounding land in Beaumont Rd, Berwick, where he set up a dairy.

Today, the seven-bedroom house functions as a bed and breakfast on 1.09 hectares of land that includes a swimming pool and a gazebo.

It is believed that the original homestead has undergone a Victorian-era renovation and retains stately features from the period, including high ceilings, ornate cornices, fireplaces and handmade stained glass windows.

Flynn Frankston real estate agent Belinda Ragoni said it offered numerous options for buyers on one of Berwick’s most beautiful streets.

Garden views are a highlight of the conservatory.

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Edwin Flack, affectionately known as the ‘Lions of Athens’.

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Wood paneling has been installed in a number of living areas.

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“It’s a real historic house and is currently used as a bed and breakfast, so it attracts guests from all over the country and has hosted numerous weddings,” says Ragoni.

“They can take over the company or it can do basically anything.

“It has a kitchen that can be used for catering and there is also a pavilion in the middle of the garden

“They used to have a beautician there. It could be a sanctuary. It has so much potential.”

In addition to the wide veranda and formal entry hall, the home offers multiple living areas, including a formal dining room and a large conservatory with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the leafy garden.

Four of the six bedrooms are en suite, while a self-contained cottage provides additional accommodation.

A pool terrace paves the way for outdoor activities on the private grounds dotted with mature trees.